Everted glove-pouch technique: a simple method for the hygienic disposal of contaminated guide-wires, catheters and tubes.
In order to reduce the risk of nosocomial infection during endoscopic procedures, a simple, safe and economical technique for disposal of contaminated guide-wires, tubes and catheters is described. A disposable glove, everted over a coiled wire or other endoscopic accessory, creates a pouch which then contains the contaminated object to be discarded. This everted glove-pouch technique prevents dispersal of secretions into the endoscopic environment and provides a convenient means for disposal of these otherwise awkward endoscopic accessories.
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D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000451:nursing; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D012037:Refuse Disposal / Q000379:methods*